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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 69.15 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 69.15 and 43.61 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 69.15 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/69.15 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 69.15 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 3,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015.45/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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